Democrat Gabe Amo has won the special election for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District, making double history as the first person of color to represent the state in Congress and the first-ever Ghanaian-American elected to…
The 2023 Forbes Ranking of the 100 Wealthiest Self-Made American Women Celebrates Exceptional Female CEOs, Entrepreneurs, and Wealth Creators from Diverse Sectors of the Global Economy “These 100 entrepreneurs, executives and entertainers made their fortunes…
14-year-old Heman Bekele, a 9th grader at W.T. Woodson High School in Annandale, Virginia, has won the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge, the nation’s premier middle school science competition organized by 3M and Discovery Education.…
Halle Berry is a prominent figure in the Hollywood scene, having made a name as a model turned actress. Her breakthrough in Hollywood came with the 1992 romantic comedy ‘Boomerang,’ which paved the way for…
Farrah “Cocoa” Brown experienced a tragic fire that destroyed her home in Fayetteville, GA, where she resides with her young son, Phoenix. Known for her roles in “For Better or Worse” and various other productions,…
In 2015, Native Foods had its peak with 26 branches throughout the United States. Since then, the company has undergone substantial downsizing, operating only in three locations: Chicago, IL; Palm Springs, CA; and Glendale, CO.,…
Black women face a higher risk of maternal mortality compared to white women, as highlighted in a recent study. The maternal mortality rate for Black women in the United States is 69.9 per 100,000 live…
A Nigerian-American physician, businessman and sports enthusiast, Dr. Kingsley Okonkwo is adding to the sporting and commercial vibrancy of Corpus Christi, Texas by constructing the city’s first Black-owned sports complex. For years, Dr. Okonkwo harbored…
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